The Garner Police Department is among a small percentage of nationally accredited law enforcement agencies in the United States .
Located in a new headquarters that opened in December 2015 , the Garner Police Department offers competitive salaries , medical , dental , life and short-term disability insurance , North Carolina retirement and 401k programs , sick leave , holiday leave and vacation leave along with many other employee benefits .
Candidates are selected based upon the needs of the department . A selection process for sworn positions will include a Human Resources Department prescreening , a preliminary background check , a written evaluation , a physical abilities assessment , an interview panel , further background investigation to include a computerized voice-stress analysis , a medical and psychological exam and drug screening . Selection of non-sworn , civilian positions will include some of the above-mentioned processes .
New employees will go through a predetermined onthe-job training program designed for the position
Garner , NC , is a thriving town of over 33,000 residents located just 10 minutes from exciting downtown Raleigh . We ’ re in one of the fastestgrowing and most desirable places to live in the country , yet we ’ ve managed to maintain a hometown feel and strong sense of community .
selected . Police officers and certain other employees of the department are offered chances to advance or transfer to specialty divisions based upon the needs of the department .
The Garner Police Department is an equal opportunity employer .